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Federal Politics: Liberals open more daylight over CPC; but opposition leaders seen as better on core issues
Trudeau preferred on COVID-19, O’Toole leads on economic issues, Singh on affordability and poverty August 5, 2021 – The threat of a fourth wave of COVID-19, driven by the highly contagious Delta variant, has Canadian governments and health officials pulling
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Long-Term Care in Canada: Three-quarters say significant change is needed; only one-in-five believe it will happen
55 per cent of Canadians say they would accept a tax increase to fund improvements in LTC July 26, 2021 – The gradual lifting of restrictions at long-term care facilities
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Half of vaccinated Canadians say they’re ‘unlikely’ to spend time around those who remain unvaccinated
The vaccinated say it’s OK to ask about vaccination status, unvaccinated say it’s personal, not OK July 20, 2021 –
Energy: Canadians tilt towards prioritizing renewables; one-third would split investments between green and oil
While green, renewable energy sources are most popular, half (51%) support nuclear energy generation July 13, 2021 – As main
Line 5: Ontarians, Michiganders want the oil to keep flowing in the contested pipeline; Quebecers are split
Quebecers, Ontarians want cancelled Energy East reconsidered in wake of the cross-border pipeline dispute July 27, 2021 – Canada’s energy
Federal Politics: Pre-Writ period shows narrow gap between incumbent Liberals and CPC challengers
Climate change, Indigenous and economic issues replace COVID-19 response as top of mind July 16, 2021 – Active speculation that
As Ottawa prepares to ramp up immigration post pandemic, Canadians are divided over target levels
One-third say 2022 target of 400K newcomers “about right”, 39% say “too high”, 13% say “too few” June 28, 2021
Vaccine Passports: Canadians show strong support for use in international travel, fewer willing to comply at home
Personal concern over contracting COVID-19 dips, but even vaccinated Canadians remain anxious May 26, 2021 – As some provinces loosen
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- Energy: Canadians tilt towards prioritizing renewables; one-third would split investments between green and oil
- Line 5: Ontarians, Michiganders want the oil to keep flowing in the contested pipeline; Quebecers are split
- Climate Change: O’Toole’s carbon pricing gamble draws mixed political reviews
- Pipe(line) dream? Albertans want Ottawa to keep fighting for Keystone XL; but most Canadians say it’s time to “move on”
- Religious Canadians praying for return to in-person worship, but won’t forsake online services in future
- COVID Christmas: High anxiety around surging infections, but many won’t commit to staying home for the holidays
- Freedom of religion widely valued in Canada, but the role of faith in modern society still a source of debate
- Holy Week at Home: Canadians of faith turn to prayer & tech as COVID-19 disrupts Easter and other celebrations
- Vaccine Vacillation: Confidence in AstraZeneca jumps amid increased eligibility; trust in Johnson & Johnson tumbles
- Canada’s other epidemic: As overdose deaths escalate, majority favour decriminalization of drugs
- Access for all: Near universal support for a pharmacare plan covering Canadians’ prescription drug costs
- COVID-19: Three-in-five worry about side-effects of a vaccine; many plan to take a ‘wait and see’ approach
- Ahead of trial, three-quarters say Canada-China relationship will not be repaired until Michaels’ release
- From tax cuts to ‘the wall’, Trump’s legacy defined by the political lens through which Americans view his actions
- The Divided States of America: The Biden era ushers in hope for his supporters, despair for Trump backers
- Republican Reckoning: Most GOP voters want Trump-style politics to continue but one-in-four call for change
